Description

7-Methyl-2-(3-Methylphenyl)Imidazo[1,2-A]Pyridine-3-Carbaldehyde is a high-value, heterocyclic organic building block characterized by its fused imidazopyridine core and aldehyde functional group. This compound matters as a critical synthetic intermediate for the development of novel pharmaceuticals and advanced materials, offering a versatile scaffold for further chemical modifications. It is primarily needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for creating new active ingredients and functional molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly for central nervous system (CNS) and anti-infective agents.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its complex heterocyclic structure for bioactivity.
• Material Science: Acts as a building block for organic electronic materials, such as ligands for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) or components for organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Chemical Synthesis: The reactive aldehyde group enables further transformations (e.g., condensation, reduction) to create diverse libraries of imidazopyridine derivatives for screening.
• Academic & Contract Research: Essential for medicinal chemistry programs and structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies in university and CRO laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	7-Methyl-2-(3-Methylphenyl)Imidazo[1,2-A]Pyridine-3-Carbaldehyde
CAS No.	898386-40-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₁₄N₂O
Molecular Weight	250.30 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(3-Methylphenyl)-7-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-3-carboxaldehyde; 3-Formyl-2-(m-tolyl)-7-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine; 7-Methyl-2-(m-tolyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-3-carbaldehyde; Imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-3-carbaldehyde, 7-methyl-2-(3-methylphenyl)-; 898386-40-8; 2-(3-Methylphenyl)-7-methyl-imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-3-carbaldehyde
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Quality Control

Our 7-Methyl-2-(3-Methylphenyl)Imidazo[1,2-A]Pyridine-3-Carbaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and development. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles. Our quality systems are designed to support cGMP compliance for pharmaceutical applications upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is easily oxidized and should be handled under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage or after opening. Keep away from heat and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Single Unknown Impurity (HPLC)	≤ 1.0%
Total Impurities (HPLC)	≤ 3.0%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.